I recently read a sentence that explains why women feel as though there aren’t enough hours in a day: “There’s a reason it feels like you never have enough time or energy. It’s called invisible labor.” If I could revise this sentence, I would amend it to include the word money: “There’s a reason it…
For the last 26 years, we’ve celebrated Equal Pay Day in March to raise awareness regarding the gender wage gap for women. Although we commonly acknowledge this special day as an equality issue, we can no longer afford to neglect the fact that this is also an economic issue. Economics can be defined as “the…
Today, I’d like to share aspects of my story that have led me to the confident career woman you know today. What you’re about to read has made a tremendous difference along my success journey and can do the same for you should you decide to not only digest; but to also execute. This blueprint…
The “New Normal”…… I’ve heard this phrase consistently for the last 18 months or so and, I like you can attest that my world is nowhere close to being normal! I, too am attempting to manage work as well as life while navigating an ever-changing climate courtesy of the pandemic – one day at a…
Where did 2021 go? I’m asking for a friend…. We’re ~ 3 weeks away from another new year and while I’m not rushing it, I definitely want you to consider your wins as well as what you can improve upon. Please know that I, too am reflecting and that I’m considering what Philippians 4:9 states:…
Life has thrown each of us some unexpected turns over the last 18 months which has introduced a new normal no one could have anticipated. Employers are struggling to attract and retain talent; well-being for women has suffered as well as progress we’ve seen in years past to promote women and experience positive traction relevant…
According to McKinsey and Company, “The work women leaders are doing drives better outcomes for all employees.” The same report unfortunately states women are rising to the moment as strong leaders but their work is going unrecognized. I know the report is accurate because I’ve heard and continue to hear the same sentiments in my…
The last time I stepped foot in a conference room for a workshop prior to this month was during Q1 of 2020. I remember it like it was yesterday because I was adamant about finding masks for my flight. I was travelling to Las Vegas to facilitate a workshop during Black Enterprise’s Women of Power…
Although 2020 was “the year of change none of us anticipated”, a plethora of things changed as certain things simultaneously remained the same. With hundreds of thousands of women experiencing the impact of our “SHEcession”, others were receiving job offers, increasing their salaries and some were even promoted from within! What I can’t deny is…
We’re in month 6 of a pandemic in these United States and within the last 7 days: I’ve seen the devastating impacts of Hurricane Isaias in Courtland, VA The city in which I reside experienced a 5.1 magnitude earthquake Kamala Harris made history as the first Black woman Vice President nominee (Side note: I’m celebrating…